We are currently one week away from the 2014 NFL Draft, and there are lots of rumors circulating around the League. The Redskins' arch rival, the Dallas Cowboys, are said to have an intense interest in Texas A&M star Quarterback Johnny Manziel. This doesn't come as a surprise, because Manziel was a hot commodity before he even declared for the Draft. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner has been linked to Dallas on several recent occasions, and he has expressed interest in the possibility of being drafted by his favorite NFL team. Dallas fans are also excited for this recent hype; some have already started purchasing custom made Manziel jerseys.
This isn't just your regular draft talk. It could be classified as simple speculation, but it is evident that Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones wants this guy, and when Jerry Jones wants somebody, he goes and gets them. In order for Jones to achieve this, his team would most likely need to trade up in the Draft. Dallas is currently sitting at the 16th overall selection in the Draft, and Manziel is considered a top 10 pick by many draft analysts. With so many Quarterback needy teams in the top 10 selections, it is almost certain that Johnny "Football" will be gone by the time it is Dallas' turn to pick. With that being said, if Jerry Jones is serious about this, a Draft day trade is inevitable.
How much would the Cowboys have to sacrifice to get Manziel, though? A pretty huge sum to say the least. Redskins fans should be familiar with a situation like this, because it wasn't too long ago that Washington sold the farm for prized Quarterback Robert Griffin III.
In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Redskins knew they wanted the Heisman winning RG3, and they had the sixth overall pick. Fearing that another team might snatch him up from under their noses, they didn't hesitate to ship four high Draft picks (three firsts and a second round pick) to the St. Louis Rams in exchange for the second overall pick in the 2012 Draft. It cost the Redskins four high draft picks just to move up four spots in that Draft to get their Quarterback for the future.
Now that we've put that into perspective, let's move back and take a look at the Cowboys situation again. If Johnny Manziel does somehow manage to slip in the Draft, the Cowboys will be tempted to draft him. That being the case, they would have to put all their cards in and make a great offer of draft picks, players, or both to ensure that they get him. If Manziel becomes a star and flourishes in the Cowboys system, well, it will just give Redskins fans another reason to hate Dallas. However, if Manziel busts, it will put the Cowboys in a terrible spot for the future. They already have enough problems with the player payroll. Trading away Draft picks for the Texas A&M Quarterback could hinder the team, and prevent them from improving very much for the next few years or more. Redskins fans probably wouldn't mind seeing Dallas fall into a slump like that, though.
Even if the Cowboys do indeed draft Manziel, chances are he will probably be holding a clipboard on the sideline for a year or two. Tony Romo still has a massive contract, and Dallas won't be looking to get rid of him very soon, because it could send the team into major salary cap turmoil. Redskins fans can only hope that Manziel winds up on another team, but if he does find his way to Dallas, the NFC East will have a whole new beast to tackle.
Very strong chance IMO. And believe it or not it would be a Stephan Jones move, not a Jerry Jones move. Stephan is the one smitten with Manziel and he has more control over personel then Jerry
I think any strong interest has alot to do with Romos back. Alot of the commentators and fans saying we need defense to much to draft a QB high dont realize we have a 34 year old QB coming off 2 back surgeries in a year. With his arm strength already in a noticeable decline, Romo could very well be this years Matt Shaub.
Another high ranking QB they have showed some interest in is Jimmy Garappolo
I agree with you. However, if Jerry Jones wants Manziel (and he wants him bad), then he will get him, and the rest of the staff really can’t do much about it. They can ignore his request to draft Manziel, but at the risk of losing their jobs. If Johnny Football falls and Dallas is in range to make a trade, what will they have to give up to get him? I think they would be better off going with someone in the second round. If they trade for Manziel and he busts, they are going to be in a world of hurt.
It's not Jerry that wants Manziel. He may like him to an extent, but Jerry draft Manziel with Romo on the roster. Thats a popular misconception. Its Stephan. Go back and find an interview Stephan gave in February around combine time where Stephan gushed over Manziel. And the reason that could be important is that nowadays its Stephan not Jerry making the call on draft.
In fact its Stephan making the personel desisions now. Jerry never would have Ware. He's too sentimental
You're wrong JJ.It's Omen making the picks,that's his new job in Texas!
I Said that jones would go after johnny football in january because of the money he could make off of him off the field,and that is what is gonna happen.
Bayless says the Texans would be crazy to skip over Manziel. Then again it's Bayless.
Think they may trade back or pick Jadeveon Clowney and wait to get their Quarterback in the second round.
Interesting note. Dallas was looking to bring back Anthony Spencer AFTER the draft. They resigned him two weeks ago. Bryan Broaddus, whom if you dont know is a very well respected former scout and now a writer at the Cowboys official site, says he doesnt think Romos back last two years.
I think something may have happen in the past 3 regarding Romos back
God I love all the conspiracy theorys around draft season!
Some people hate it. I love the reading between the lines and trying to figure how its all gonna play out
It’s all part of the excitement, Joe. The next few days can’t go by any quicker!
I see the Texans going Clowney and then Mettenberger. Then I see Jacksonville going Garapollo and Oakland going Savage.
I think Bortles slips to the Vikings, Dallas getting Manziel, wheather its at 16 or trading up to 9 with Buffalo (who wants to trade down), Arizona going Carr with Cleveland getting the steal of the draft with Bridgewater at 26
The QBs seem to be sliding, and I think a strong 2nd round class couple with a first round class without a true top 5 talent is the reason. I think teams are going to be less likley to reach for a QB high. Right now it lookes like Bortles and Manziel are the only legit top 10 picks
Out of Bridgewater, Manziel, and Bortles, I think Bridgewater could be the most pro-ready Quarterback. He hangs tight in the pocket and makes some difficult throws. If the Browns got Bridgewater at #26, that would most definitely be the steal of the Draft, not sure if all that craziness happens, though. If I were a part of the Texans organization, I would be trying to fool the Cowboys into falling for a mega trade for Manziel.
There is absolutely no way Dallas would trade up that high for Manziel or anyone. Dallas has never traded up more then 8 picks in the first round under Jones. They had a trade up opportunity to get Calvin Johnson and passed because it would have cost them their #1 and Ware. The highest I could see them trading up to is 9.
Bridgewater is sliding due to his frame, his hand size and his ability to throw without gloves. Both Bruger and Rang at CBS have him going in the 2nd. I do agree that he could be a huge steal at the back end of the 1 or early 2nd, but he probably has a bigger bust potential then Manziel and Carr. He is potentially a guy who could be like Bradford and Locker, umable to stay healthy. Could that with the fact his small hands mean he is a threat to turn the ball over every time he takes an NFL sack. He's very risky
I wouldnt take Bridgewater over Manziel
I’m not sure that I would, either. All of these Quarterbacks have certain qualities that are liked around the NFL, but none of them are sure-fire picks. I am expecting that Manziel goes first out of the bunch, though.
Naw I think its gonna be Bortles. Less for teams to worrt about, and IMO a better overall prospect. Bortles can come in and play very well, albiet in a Matt Stafford rookie season way and grow. Manziel can thrive as a rookie too, but he'll do so because a team may taylor a system to hide him. That would help him immediately but hurt him in the long run. He needs to sit and learn the pocket, and I think thats gonna drop him behind Bortles
Looks to me like you're headed towards being the guest of honor at a cookie party in the near future, then. I could be misreading between the lines, but I doubt it.
Im rarely right.
Dez Bryant. That was it. Called that one. Nothing else has gone my way since
I would have Bridgewater any day! Manziel is my pick to be the bust of the draft,so many things wrong with his game,and he's smaller than Teddy! If Bridgewater is there at #8 I think the Vikings will think long and hard about taking him.I'm not high on Bortles either,he's no higher than a second round pick.
I would definitely take Bridgewater at #8 if I were the Vikings.